Step by Step Tutorial: Stitching a Spring 3D Felt Egg

Hello crafters! Jen Kotas here to share a step-by-step photo tutorial using the 3D Felt Decor Spring Collection by Sandi MacIver. This collection works with and complements the Fergus 3D Felt Decor Collection released last year.

We’ll be creating a stitched egg that can be made in no time and as simple or detailed as you wish!

Step 1

Cut the large egg from 3D Eggs and Flowers Etched Dies four times and the large square once.

Step 2

 

Choose a floss color close to the color of the felt. Cut off about a yard then pull out three individual threads and thread the needle.

Step 3

Line up the holes of two egg die cuts and hold them together with a few small clips.

Step 4

Come up through the first hole of the top egg only. Leave enough of a tale to tie a knot when done.

Step 5

Stitch through both of the next set of holes and continue to top stitching through every second hole.

Step 6

Once you reach the top, stitch back down the same side, filling in the gaps, going through every second hole again.

Step 7

When you reach the last hole, only go through the first layer. Cut the thread, leaving a long tail.

Step 8

Tie a knot with the two threads and tuck the tails up inside.

Step 9

Repeat steps four through eight with the third and fourth egg pieces until you get to the top of the second side of the egg piece. Run the thread through the hole next to the hole you came up through, bring floss to the other side, then up and over back to the starting point. Finish the last section.

Step 10

Line up the square base with one side of the egg. Line up holes and stitch along the straight side.

Step 11

Continue to the second side, only stitching the straight sides.

Step 12

Leave two sides unstitched and stuff with fiber fill ½ to ¾ full. Add crushed walnut shells or other filling to weigh the base.

Step 13

Go through two side stitches, then begin the third side.

Step 14

Continue to stitch the third and fourth sides.

Step 15

Continue around a second time, filling in the gaps and closing the corners as in step 13.

Step 16

Die-cut pieces to create four daffodils.

Step 17

Stitch leaves going up, then back down. Knot the ends and cut the tails close.

Step 18

Use liquid glue generously to adhere felt pieces.

Step 19

Adhere both petal layers together.

Step 20

Add liquid glue to the yellow fringe piece along the bottom and sides, then roll it up and hold it closed for a few minutes.

Step 21

Add liquid glue to the bottom and sides of the solid yellow piece.

Step 22

Place the rolled piece on the solid one, then roll them together. Hold for a few minutes to set.

Step 23

Apply a generous amount of liquid glue to the flower center, and place the rolled piece.

Step 24

Tip: Use a liquid glue that dries matte so any glue on the finished piece won’t show.

Step 25

When adding liquid glue to stitched leaves, adjust and trim any ends so they aren’t peaking out under the leaf.

Step 26

Add a daffodil with liquid glue, allowing it to set before moving on to the next side.

You can see more from me on my blog, Who Stole My Glitter, or visit my Instagram page for more inspiration. Thanks for visiting!

Spellbinders Supplies:

Other Supplies

Benzie Design Bellwether felt, Tulip Embroidery Needles Thick, Clover Wonder Clips, Bearly Art Liquid Glue, DMC Embroidery Floss